Newsletter 12.11.18

Less than two weeks to the concert now, so please keep practising. As Michael said on Friday, over the next two Fridays we will go through the entire piece. These rehearsals will last until 9.30pm and both take place in the Physics Lecture theatre. These are crucial rehearsals so please make every effort to be there. Please tick on the attendance sheet when you sign in on Friday to show that you are singing in the concert, if you have not already done so. This is important as we need to have the right number of chairs on stage and we need to finalise the programme immediately after Friday’s rehearsal.

Please sell tickets - you can get these from Barbara or buy them direct from the Byre box office (www.byretheatre.com). We really do want the Younger Hall filled - students get your friends to come they will enjoy it. Tickets £12, £4 students, children free.

If you know anyone who would be an usher, please let me know by email or on Friday. Ushers are crucial to holding any concert and they get a free ticket.

The arrangements for the concert day, Saturday 24th November are as follows:

Saturday 24th November (all at Younger Hall) - 12.45pm - seating and warm up, followed by 1.30pm - rehearsal with orchestra, finish about 3pm.Remember the concert starts at 6.30pm. Please be at the Hall for warm-up by 6.10pm. We assemble downstairs in the Stewart Room

Black Folders - You must use one to hold your music. Margaret Cardno will have black folders for you if you do not have one. You can hire or buy this.

Post concert partyThis is being given by the University and will be hosted by Principal Sally Mapstone in Upper College Hall immediately after the concert finishes. Wine, soft drinks and canapés. There are just a few spaces left so please sign up on Friday if you wish to come and let us know if you have a ‘+1’ you would like to bring. If this results in an over subscription we will implement a ballot.

BBC Scotland watch night recording on 17th November. I have submitted the numbers to the BBC, so if you have signed up for this here are the details for you. The rehearsal takes place at St Andrews Church on King Street and will start at 2pm for a couple of hours, certainly finishing by 5pm. The recording is at 1900 – 2200 hours in St Paul’s Episcopal Cathedral on the High Street. You will be singing Once in royal, Still the night, Love came down, Unto us a boy is born,Hark the Herald, Who would think ( tune Scarlet ribbons CH4),O come all ye faithful. The music will be available for you at the rehearsal. Dress code - smart casual and warm with a nod to Christmas!! Can anyone help - Linda Spence (Alto) would like to attend but is seeking a lift from St Andrews. Please let me know and we can get you in touch with each other.

Carol Gigs in December These are a mixture of fundraising and good PR. Angus Peters is organising and Marion Paton will conduct. Please sign up on the sheets as you come in on Friday if you would like to take part in any of these. There will be a rehearsal in the Physics Lecture theatre (to be confirmed) on Friday 30 November at 7pm. Venues are Scores Hotel wedding (Sat 1st December), Kemback Village Hall (Friday 7th December), Christmas Market (Saturday, 8th December, St Salvator’s quad marquee at 2pm), Botanic Gardens (10.30, Saturday 15th December).

Hope you are enjoying working towards the concert on 24th and looking forward to seeing you all on Friday.